Germany, SS. An Unissued Waffen-SS Belt Buckle for Enlisted Ranks, by F.W. Assmann & Söhne, Early Wartime Example Auction two oxidation spots on the

two oxidation spots on the obverse of the VM

where he earned a Diploma)

constructed of padded dark green wool with hand-embroidered silver aluminum wire

but the specific criteria for the award are not known

Germany, SS. An Unissued Waffen-SS Belt Buckle for Enlisted Ranks, by F.W. Assmann & Söhne, Early Wartime Example Auction two oxidation spots on the(Waffen SS Koppelschlo fr Mannschaften). Constructed of plated magnetic steel, the obverse bearing a raised SS style German national eagle clutching a wreathed swastika, overlaid a ribbed ring bearing an inscription of MEINE EHRE HEIT TREUE (MY HONOUR IS LOYALTY), the reverse with a catch and claws emanating from a functional roller, marked with Sig runes, a Reichszeugmeisterei (RZM) logo, and a maker code of 155 40 for F. W. Assmann & Shne,